NATO countries have become aware of a danger and are refusing U.S. military aircraft landings, while the White House remains in the dark!
According to Italy's 'Evening Post', Italy refused on March 31st for U.S. military aircraft to land at the Sigonella Air Base in Sicily, citing that the operation was not authorized under bilateral agreements. Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez explicitly rejected U.S. use of its airspace and bases in any action against Iran, condemning the war as "lacking legitimacy." France also blocked, for the first time, military cargo flights from crossing its airspace.
German Chancellor Merz clearly stated that the issue of the Strait of Hormuz "has nothing to do with NATO," and Germany will not send warships for escort duties. Poland refused the U.S. request to deploy Patriot missile systems in the Middle East, emphasizing that its defense systems are intended to protect its own territory and NATO’s eastern flank. Why are these NATO allies acting this way?
The primary reason is that the U.S. military failed to secure control over the Strait of Hormuz. As a result, NATO countries now face a direct threat: if they wish oil tankers to pass through the Strait in the future, they must obtain Iran’s permission. Since the U.S. can no longer guarantee security, they must turn to negotiations with Iran. However, this reason won’t be directly communicated to the White House—so countries have come up with various strange excuses.
In essence, it reflects a lack of confidence in U.S. military capability. Once the U.S. loses its absolute military dominance, its economic advantages are bound to follow. In the view of Dao Ge, this reality will soon emerge clearly in financial markets.
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